Draft Preview: District of Columbia

In the weeks leading up to the draft, Perfect Game will be providing a detailed overview of each state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia, as well as Canada and Puerto Rico. These overviews will list the state's strengths, weaknesses and the players with the best tools, as well as providing scouting reports on all Group 1 and 2 players as ranked in Perfect Game's state-by-state scouting lists. Please visit this page for all of the links to Perfect Game's 2013 Draft Preview content.

It’s
certainly not a banner year for the District of Columbia, but not
below par the typical draft output. Errol Robinson gives the area a
legitimate chance for a player drafted in the top five rounds, and
Georgetown should provide a solid number of late draft picks.Both
Georgetown and George Washington have done a decent job of holding
their own competitively, particularly Georgetown, who has posted a
25-21 record as of May 9th. And, they have also have some
underclassmen to look forward to in the next year or two.

TOP
PROSPECTS, GROUPS 1 and 2
GROUP
2 (rounds 4-10)1.
ERROL ROBINSON, ss, St. John’s College Prep, BoydsThe
name of the game with Robinson is athleticism. He’s a fast twitch,
5-foot-11, 175-pound athlete who first opened eyes in a big way at
last summer’s PG National Showcase. He figures to add a great amount of
strength as he matures, and with that strength should come additional
power from the right side. His hands are quick through the zone, and
he consistently produces hard line drives in batting practice. Most
intriguing to scouts, however, has been his ability at shortstop. His
quick transfer, above average arm strength, and high energy approach
to the position has moved him up some lists this spring, as he may be
one of the most pro ready defenders in the class. He’s an
aggressive hitter that will need to be tweaked mechanically as a
professional, but his projectable body and defensive skills could get
this Ole Miss commit drafted in the 5-7 round range.